Posts with the category “essentials-week-17”

If gifts are given to us by the Spirit and not by a pastor, elder, or another human, why are there references to Timothy receiving gifts when hands were laid on him (1 Tim. 4:14, 2 Tim. 1:6)? There i...  Read More

Must gifts be developed? In 2 Timothy 1:6, Paul tells Timothy to “fan into flame the gift of God” which was in him. Initially a spark may go unnoticed. If it makes contact with fuel and oxygen, it ca...  Read More

CAN I LOSE MY SPIRITUAL GIFTS? While there is plenty of Scriptures to support the loss of effectiveness and fruitfulness, the Bible does not indicate the actual loss of gifts. Some may use parables l...  Read More

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE HAVE ONLY ONE GIFT WHILE OTHERS HAVE SEVERAL GIFTS?First, remember that gifts are given according to the Holy Spirit’s discernment (1 Cor. 12:11,18). In His omniscience, He knows ex...  Read More

DOES THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN GIFTS MAKE A PERSON MORE SPIRITUAL? Scripture does not teach that gifts are a sign of spirituality or maturity. Immature or even worldly Christians may use gifts. The Cori...  Read More

HOW VALID ARE SPIRITUAL GIFTS TESTS/ASSESSMENTS? Spiritual gifts tests can be useful tools which help you identify your spiritual gifts. Once you are able to label your gifts, you can go on to better ...  Read More

IF A PERSON DOESN’T HAVE A CERTAIN GIFT, IS HE/SHE EXEMPT FROM MINISTRY THAT USES THAT GIFT?Evangelism is a good example. Some may feel that because they do not have the gift of evangelism that they d...  Read More